Backfeeding a 200 amp panel with an Outback 3048 [RE-wrenches]

[Bill Brooks]

Jeff, this email got rejected the other day. I think others have commented,
but this may have a slightly different perspective.

Bill.
 
> Jeff,
> 
> The 2005 NEC in 690.64(B)(5)is very clear that a bolt-on breaker is not
> necessary for the utility-interactive side of the inverter. Even though we
> are still on the 2002 NEC in California, I have not met an inspector yet
> that would disregard the very specific language in the 2005 NEC.
> 
> Bill.
> 
> Bill Brooks, PE
> Brooks Engineering
> 873 Kells Circle
> Vacaville, CA 95688
> office and mobile phone: 707-332-0761
> fax:707-451-7739
> email: billbrooks7 at yahoo.com
> web: www.brooksolar.com
> 
> Ecclesiastes 11:7 Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff Oldham [mailto:starpower4u at juno.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:48 PM
> > To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> > Subject: Re: Backfeeding a 200 amp panel with an Outback 3048 [RE-
> > wrenches]
> >
> >
> >
> > If you just have that one inverter, then go with the 40A breaker, the
> > surge will not be an issue as the breaker is designed for that. The
> > inspector may want to see a bolt-on/down breaker or some type of
> retainer
> > and this can be a hassle. W/o seeing what you have to work w/and you
> want
> > that 60A for some reason then simply do a tap between the Meter and the
> > 200A Main. Put a 60A fused disco in there and it's a done deal for under
> a
> > $100, including taps. Use a Burndy or Polaris.
> > Good luck,
> > -jeff
> >
> >
> > From the Solar, Wind and Hydro powered office of Jeff Oldham
> >
> >
> 


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